Microorganisms
Chapter Name : Microorganisms: Friend And Foe |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_02_01_02 |
Topic Name : Microorganisms |
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Sub Topic Name : Friendly Microorganism |
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Introduction
Friendly microorganism - Also called as effective microorganism, which are mostly anaerobic organisms blended in commercial agricultural amendments, medicines and nutritional supplements.
Pre-Requisites:
Which are the friendly microorganisms? How are they helpful!?
Activity:
Videos which show how these microorganisms are effective.
Real Life Question:
How is milk converted into curd?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Lactobacillus | Lactic acid bacteria, helps in conversion of milk to curd. |
| Rhodopseudomonas Palustris | Photosynthetic bacteria |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Yeast |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Microscope | Used to observe structure of microorganisms |
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Lactobacillus | The most common bacteria which helps in conversion of milk to curd |
What you learn in Theory:
What are friendly organisms and how are they used
What you learn in Practice:
How different types of microorganisms are used for different purposes.